title: Bone mass, bone loss, and osteoporosis prophylaxis.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Heaney
mesh_terms: D019386:Alendronate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D019386:Alendronate